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Obituary: ARATA, FRANKIE

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Frankie Arata"Beloved Mother"Frankie A. Arata passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Sandy, Utah on Oct. 24, 2012 after a short illness. She was born in Provo, Utah to Frank and DeLilly Cluff Alexander. Married Joe E. Arata in 1953. He passed away in 1987. She volunteered at the Heritage Senior Center in Murray for more than 25 years. She loved Bingo and gambling, and enjoyed her many friends. She loved her family, and was a gourmet cook. She is survived by her daughter, DeLilly Mason; granddaughters, Frankie Jo (David Hamilton), and Kim (Jeff) Netland; and a great-grandson, Xan Ellis. Preceded in death by her son-in-law, Harold "Whitey" Mason. Thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff at Curo Hospice. Private family services are being held. Entombment will be at the Salt Lake Mausoleum. www.goffmortuary.com